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“FrameDiff” is a computational tool that uses generative AI to craft new protein structures, with the aim of accelerating drug development and improving gene therapy.

A new technique helps a nontechnical user understand why a robot failed, and then fine-tune it with minimal effort to perform a task effectively.

One hundred years after the Treaty of Lausanne, a look back shows its shortcomings for Armenians — and others.

The prestigious awards recognize community support of MIT’s goals, values, and mission.

A study from Opportunity Insights examines the advantage wealthy applicants have in gaining admission to highly selective universities, and shows that at MIT they were no more likely to attend than the average applicant with the same test score. Stu Schmill, dean of admissions and student financial services, notes: “I think the most important thing here is talent is distributed equally but opportunity is not, and our admissions process is designed to account for the different opportunities students have based on their income.”

Lecturer Guadalupe Hayes-Mota ’08, SM ’16, MBA ’16 writes about the ethical framework needed to mitigate the risks of using artificial intelligence in the life sciences. “By establishing a comprehensive ethical framework grounded in beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice and responsibility, we can ensure that AI’s deployment in life sciences aligns with humanity’s best interests,” Hayes-Mota writes.